Takoma Park, Maryland Clinical Trials
A listing of Takoma Park, Maryland clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 1,111 clinical trials
Observational Study to Deeply Phenotype Major Organs in Sickle Cell Disease After Curative Therapies
Background People with sickle cell disease (SCD) have problems with their heart, brain, kidneys, liver, and lungs as they age. These problems may improve after transplant. Researchers want to learn how and why this happens. Objective To study the benefits of treatments that are intended to cure SCD. Eligibility People …
Surgery in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) for Treatment, Tumor Modeling, and Genomic Analysis
Objective To follow people with GISTs and collect tumor tissue so that it can be studied in the lab. Eligibility People age 6 and older who have a GIST. Design Participants will be screened with a review of their medical records and samples. Participants will enroll in 1 other NIH …
Influence of Brain Oscillation-Dependent TMS on Motor Function
Background When people have a stroke, they often have difficulty moving their arms and hands. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve how well people with and without stroke can move their arms and hands. But the effects of TMS are minor, and it doesn t work for everyone. Researchers want …
Stargardt-like Macular Dystrophy (STDG3) Secondary to Mutations in ELOVL4
Background STDG3 is an inherited eye disease. Currently there is no treatment for STDG3. Past studies of STDG3 have largely looked at members of large families at a single time point. Researchers want to learn more about the disease at an individual level. Objective To understand the natural history of …
Unraveling the Mechanisms Underlying Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Through a Multidisciplinary, Integrative Research Approach
Background Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a rare chronic liver disease. It affects the bile ducts of the liver. It can result in bile duct infections, cirrhosis, cancer, and end stage liver disease. Researchers want to learn more about this disease. Objective To understand the biological causes of primary sclerosing cholangitis. …
Men at High Genetic Risk for Prostate Cancer
Background Research studies have shown that genetic changes and family history may increase a man s risk for prostate cancer. Researchers want to follow the prostate health of men who have specific genetic changes associated with prostate cancer to help them learn more about which men are at higher risk …
Tumor Related Epilepsy
Background Some people with brain tumors have seizures related to the tumor. This is called tumor-related epilepsy. Usually brain tumors are treated by removing as much of the brain tumor as possible without causing problems. Researchers think this may improve the outcome for people with brain tumors. It may completely …
Data Collection of Standard Care of Patients in the EMG Section
Background Most people who are referred to the EMG (Electromyography) Section of the NIH are enrolled into specific active studies. This allows researchers to learn about a range of rare neuromuscular disorders. But study criteria may not give researchers the chance to evaluate a single person or study a common …
Natural History of KSHV-Associated Multicentric Castleman s Disease
Background Kaposi s sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV) causes several kinds of cancer, Kaposi sarcoma (KS), a form of Multicentric Castleman s Disease (MCD) and a type of lymphoma known as Primary Effusion Lymphoma (PEL). These cancers can occur alone or at the same time in the same patient. MCD can …
Development of a Wearable Point of Care Monitoring Device for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the blockage of the airway causes a person to stop breathing involuntarily for 10 seconds or more throughout the night during sleep. Pediatric OSA can be especially concerning and can have long-term effects. Researchers want to see how a monitoring device called near-infrared …
